HS Code 1404
Miscellaneous Vegetable Products
HS code 1404 is a residual category for vegetable products not elsewhere specified, such as cotton linters, raw vegetable dyes, and stuffing materials.
4-digit Section IILCL
HS Code 1404 — Miscellaneous Vegetable Products
A 'catch-all' category for vegetable products that do not fit into other specific classifications. It includes items like raw cotton linters, materials for stuffing, and vegetable products used for tanning or carving.
What's included
- Cotton linters
- Vegetable hair
- Kapok
- Broomcorn
- Teasels
What's excluded
- Culinary herbs → use
1211(Herbs used for medicine or perfumery are under 1211.)
Common examples
- Raw cotton linters
- Dried soapnuts (Sapindus)
- Kapok fibre for stuffing cushions
- Broomcorn for broom making
Frequently asked questions
What are cotton linters?
They are the short fibres remaining on the cotton seed after ginning, used for making high-quality paper or cellulose.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
- Documentation: Requires phytosanitary inspection to ensure no soil or pests are present.
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: Brazil, India, United States
- Top importers: China, Germany, Japan
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Key takeaway
The residual heading for plant-based raw materials that serve industrial rather than food or primary furniture roles.
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